Biography / Interview

WHATS YOUR NAME, AGE AND WHERE YOU FROM?
Matt Macleod, 22, from Port Elizabeth, South Africa

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN RIDING FOR?
5 years

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED?
A group of us at school thought it would be fun to get bikes and just go out and have fun. An excuse to hang out!

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY RIDING THE MOST?
DIRT!!!! I started out riding dirt and im hooked. I just love it because its so smooth and involves a lot of flowing and style. You can go big and just take it easy. FUN!

WHO’S YOUR FAVOURITE RIDER?
It changes all the time cos there’s so many amazing riders. At the moment id say, Chris Doyle.

WHATS YOUR FAVOURITE TRICK?
360 Turndown

WHATS THE RIDING SCENE LIKE IN SA?
Its cool. There’s a lot of talent in this country but not enough coverage for it. For instance, there’s no parks where I live… But we have a good time when we all get together for contests.

WHO ARE YOUR CURRENT SPONSORS?
KHE Bikes and Oakley

WORST INJURY?
Mmm…Probably when I tore all the ligaments in my ankle. It’s a year and a half later and it still hassles me.

WHERE DO YOU DRAW YOUR INSPIRATION FROM?
Because God has blessed me with this talent, I want to ride for him and to his glory!!